How do I become a AAAS Member?
How long does it take for my Membership to start?
I joined online.
If you joined online you gain immediate access to
Science online content and AAAS MemberCentral features including
My Profile and
Partner Benefits. The timing of receiving your first issue of
Science depends on whether you opted for digital or print delivery.
I joined by mailing in a form or calling MemberCentral Support.
If you joined AAAS by returning a physical mailing form or by calling in and giving us your email address, you will receive a welcome email once your order is received and processed. This email includes instructions on how to create your online account which provides access to
Science online content and AAAS MemberCentral features including
My Profile and
Partner Benefits.
When will I receive my first Journal?
I have a digital Membership.
If you requested the digital delivery of Science you will receive your first issue via email 1-2 weeks after receipt of payment at sciencemagazinedigital.org.
I have a print Membership.
If you have opted for print delivery, please allow 2-3 weeks for your first issue of Science to be mailed, (plus actual delivery time to your location).
What is My Profile?
My Profile is self-service online portal, enabling Members to update and manage their AAAS account themselves; resetting passwords, updating contact and address information, joining or changing a section, and more.
When will I receive my welcome kit?
Within a few weeks of the start of your Membership, you will receive your welcome kit, as well as a series of emails further detailing your Membership and its benefits. A PDF version of the welcome kit is also available for Members to download and print from the website.
When will I receive a Member Card?
Your AAAS Member Card is included in your welcome kit, which you will receive in the mail in the first few weeks of becoming a AAAS Member.
I'm having trouble logging in with my AAAS ID.
Where can I find information about my Membership?
You can refer to the confirmation email you received for several details regarding your Membership. This email serves not only as a receipt, but confirms your AAAS Member Number, delivery type, order date, outlines benefits, and more. You can also log into My Profile to review details of your Membership and make updates.
How do I set up and/or update My Profile?
AAAS MemberCentral
My Profile is available for you to update your account online. Over time, we will add additional functionality to enhance your online experience. On My Profile you can:
- Update your contact information
- Setup/change your communication preferences
- Setup/change your social media account information
- Setup/change your My Sections preferences
- Setup/change your personal information
- Add Autorenewal
- Update your credit card information
What do you do with the information collected under personal information in My Profile?
AAAS is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. We strive to provide a safe, secure user experience. You can read our full privacy policy here.
What Journals do I receive as part of my Membership?
Supporting membership receives access to News from Science and other free Science content but does not receive a subscription to Science.
The other memberships include a subscription to Science.
Members can also subscribe to Translational Medicine, Signaling, Immunology and Robotics. For more information about each of these publications, visit the Journals page of our website. Supporting, Silver and Gold members can add a specialty journal by upgrading their membership.
How do I sign up for additional journals?
Supporting, Silver and Gold members can add a specialty journal by contacting MemberCentral support to upgrade their membership.
Other members can purchase a subscription to our additional journals. Follow the links below to earn more.
Journal
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Description
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Access
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Science
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The premier global science weekly.
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Included with Membership
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Advances
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An innovative and high-quality open access journal for all the sciences.
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Open access to both Members and non
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Translational Medicine
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Integrating medicine, engineering and science to promote human health.
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Members can subscribe here
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Signaling
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The leading journal of cell signaling and regulatory biology.
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Members can subscribe here
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Immunology
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Research articles that report critical advances in all areas of immunological research, including important new tools and techniques.
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Members can subscribe here
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Robotics
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Original, peer-reviewed, science- or engineering-based research articles that advance the field of robotics.
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Members can subscribe here
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What newsletters do I receive as part of my Membership?
As a AAAS Member you will automatically receive our monthly Member Update and our weekly Policy Alert.
How do I sign up for additional newsletters/update my newsletter preferences?
As a AAAS Member you will automatically receive our monthly Member Update and our weekly Policy Alert. You have the option of opting out of these and/or into others by visiting our Get Our Newsletters page. Please note: If you renew your Membership, you will automatically be opted back into the Member Update and Policy Alert emails even if you had previously opted out. If you do not wish to receive them, please remember to reset your preferences after renewing.
How do I contact AAAS MemberCentral Support?
MemberCentral Support associates are happy to assist you. You may contact us:
Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 6:00 pm ET
Email:
Membership@aaas.org
Phone: 202-326-6417
Toll Free: 1-866-434-2227
When contacting us, please reference your 8-digit AAAS Member Number. For billing errors, please include/have ready a copy of your confirmation email, so that we can easily locate your Membership record.